Community 1st Credit Union

School holiday breaks are right around the corner – take advantage of the time off to apply for the Iowa Credit Union Foundation's Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship! ?? High school seniors and post-secondary education students are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gtYpd4h. #IowaCreditUnions #CUDifference #ICUFimpact

We love to see C1st employees achieve their goals! Please help us congratulate the following staff members on their recent promotion! ?? Looking for a list of current open positions at Community 1st Credit Union? Check out our current openings: ??c1stcu.com/careers

Our CEO, Greg Hanshaw, along with other Iowa credit union leaders, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, Senator Joni Ernst, Senator Chuck Grassley, and Congressman Zach Nunn and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Together, they discussed key issues impacting Iowans' financial lives, including the need for stronger fraud protection, advocacy for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the essential role of credit unions in supporting small businesses, and efforts to ensure financial security for our members. Thank you to our representatives for your continued support of credit unions and the communities we serve! ?? #PeopleHelpingPeople #c1stcu #IowaCreditUnions

Our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Carli, recently visited the Clarke College & Career Fair in Osceola! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn more about career opportunities with us! ?? #C1stCareers

Julie Montgomery, VP of HR, has been honored with the iSolved 2024 People Heroes Award! Julie was recognized for her outstanding dedication to supporting her iSolved colleagues and taking the HR profession to new strategic heights. A standout achievement under her leadership was C1st’s incredible reduction in hiring time—cutting it from 3 months to just 20 days, a nearly 80% decrease! This accomplishment is a testament to Julie’s commitment to improving processes and sharing those innovations with the broader iSolved community. Congratulations Julie! ???? #PeopleHeroes #HRExcellence #C1stCU

Congratulations to Jacob Vandenbos on 10 years of service with C1st! Jacob, our Consumer Lending Underwriter at our Cedar Rapids Branch, has been a valued team member for a decade. He values the supportive leadership, collaborative and helpful nature of his colleagues, and the opportunity to learn about and serve our communities’ financial needs. Thank you for your 10 years of dedicated service to C1st! #C1stFamily #10YearsStrong

Several C1st staff members recently attended the LeadershipNOW conference in Ottumwa! We were inspired by impactful keynotes and breakout sessions focused on reigniting passion, adding “Joy” to our schedules, and learning new strategies to lead with purpose. ??? We’re excited to put these insights into action and continue strengthening our community! #C1stCU #LeadershipNOW #TogetherIsBetter

Join us in congratulating C1st’s Vice President of Mortgage, Tom Schulte, who recently received a plaque of appreciation for his service as President of the Iowa Mortgage Association last year. He passed the torch to the incoming president during the IMA fall conference in West Des Moines a couple of weeks ago. Well done, Tom! #c1stcu

?? Last week, Carli from our HR team was at the William Penn Career Fair, providing students with information on how to kickstart their careers at C1st Credit Union! ??? #CareerFair #C1stCU #FutureLeaders

We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of our Excellence Awards through the ???????????????? ???? ???????????? (??.??.??.) Program! These awards honor team members who embody the C1st spirit, creating a positive impact within the credit union and in our communities. Join us in congratulating former employee Angela Shipley for receiving the ???????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? and Lana Redlich for receiving the ???????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ??????????!???? Well-deserved recognition for your dedication and hard work. Congratulations! #TogetherIsBetter